This presentation was given at IACAC Summer Institute in July 2018 to help new professionals learn about resources to grow and pitfalls to avoid.

1. OwningYourNewCareer
James Crawley (Purdue) and Will Patch (Manchester)

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James Crawley
• Assistant Director of Admissions at Purdue University
• 4 years in higher ed
• Graduated May 2014 and started position in the same
month
Will Patch
• Digital Strategist at Manchester University
• 8 years in higher ed
• Previously an admissions counsellor and Associate
Director for Admissions Operations
AboutUs
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3. IACAC
NACACCareerPaths
Challenges and a charge to professionals
 PD is important to remind yourself of the WHY
 There is no defined career path
 Women and minority groups are under-represented in
key segments of the admission profession.
 Admission responsibilities are increasingly integrated
 Mobility not a necessity – Average of 2 institutions
 Only 23% of those entering plan to stay
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1. Embrace the team and serve
2. Have integrity and never fear saying “I
don’t know, but I’ll find out.”
3. Own your work
4. Respect others, be someone to respect
5. Take initiative to improve yourself and
others
6. Take concern for others
7. Keep learning, always
7Pillarsof
Professionalism
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Model professional behaviour
Have a conscious social presence
Your friends might still be students, how do you transition?
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Help Build aCulture
of Professionalism

6. “Be brave enough to start a
conversation that matters.”
– Margaret Wheatley

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Communicate
WellandOften
Ask good questions
Be open about aspirations and concerns
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Findmentorsand
advocates
Official or unofficial
Who else can help you thrive?
Take advantage of mentorship programs
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PersonalBranding
Know your strengths and experiences
Be your authentic self – key to growth and development
Intersection of how you and others see yourself
1. Who – Values, passions, strengths
2. Where – Your path, experiences, vision (and why!)
3. Verify – Take it in, is it authentic or aspirational?, is it
complete and compelling?
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LeverageYourBrand
Own your career – Own your future
Advocate for your vision, let mentors help
Keep learning and growing, say yes when appropriate
Build on strengths, mitigate weaknesses
Don’t use conferences as a place to vent or grandstand
Don’t burn bridges
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11. IACAC
DevelopmentOpportunities
Online
 Twitter
 @IACACIndy
 @NACAC
 @InsideHigherEd
 #EMChat
 Higher Ed Live
 Chronicle of Higher Ed
 bit.ly/EMChatBook
IRL
 IACAC
 NACAC
 Mentorship Program
 MMI
 Your own campus – build relationships
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ThankYou
James Crawley
765-494-1776
crawlej@purdue.edu
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Will Patch
wdpatch@manchester.edu
@will_patch

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Ikigai
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